Stihl FSA 130 - Work Area and Surroundings; Safe Condition Checks

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
￭ The trimmer’s electric motor may produce sparks. Sparks
may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible
or explosive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Trimmer
The trimmer is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The trimmer is not damaged.
– The trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.
– Cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this trimmer
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.
► If the trimmer is dirty: Clean the trimmer.
► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
trimmer.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the trimmer’s openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Line
limiting blade and skirt are correctly fitted.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 15 meters of the work area.
15m (50ft)